The Division of Communications, Public Relations and Marketing comprises four areas:

• Marketing Services
• Communications Services
• Creative Services
• Special Events

Marketing Services promotes the public's general knowledge and understanding of the University and publicizes activities taking place at or under the auspices of the U of M.

Communications Services disseminates U of M news. The office generates news releases, responds to inquiries from the media and the general public, oversees the Experts List and Speakers Bureau and takes other actions to maintain a continual flow of news about and from the University to its audiences. 

Creative Services produces the University of Memphis Magazine, Update and This Week. It also provides graphic design and photography services for projects handled by Marketing Services, Communications Services or Special Events.

Special Events plans many major university functions, including faculty convocation and events hosted by the president.